The Phoenix Suns bowed out of the 2009-10 NBA season in game six of the Western Conference Finals with a 103-111 loss to the LA Lakers. Having done everything possible to bring the lead back to three, the Suns had no answer down the stretch for Kobe Bryant. In fact, I don’t think that anybody could have stopped Kobe.
The Suns’ loss also shuts the championship window for Steve Nash. He took this team further than even the most optimistic Suns’ fan could dream this season. Credit also to Alvin Gentry for an outstanding season, for developing the bench, for leading the team into a contest with the defending champions.
Now the Lakers head back to LA for the Finals against the Boston Celtics. The reigning champions vs the previous champions, and another LA-Boston match up for the history books. May the best team win.
Signing off for season 09-10.
Ryan